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No one knew what happened behind closed doors at jansyn monroe's house- not the teachers, not her friends, not even the neighbors who smiled politely and never asked questions. At school, jansyn other wise know as janny wore long sleeves, a fake smile, and the reputation of being the "quiet girl who never caused trouble." At home, she lived with an angry mother, where silence was survival and love had strings that cut too deep.
Then came eden williams - loud, bright, and unapologetically herself. eden was everything janny wasn't: confident, funny, and unafraid to take up space. When they're paired for a group project, janny braces for awkward silence. What she doesn't expect is warmth. Patience. Laughter. And a slow unraveling of her walls.
As jansyn finds herself drawn to Edens energy, she also finds the courage to begin facing her own truth - not just about her mother, but about the kind of love she deserves. But secrets can only stay buried for so long, and jansyn must decide if hiding her pain is worth losing the first person who ever made her feel seen.
A tender, emotional story of first love, hidden scars, and the quiet strength it takes to heal.
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